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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.39, 62,654.49 and 36,992.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.39, 62,654.49 and 36,992.29 is: 55,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.39 : 62,654.49 = 36,992.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.39/62,654.49 = 36,992.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.39x = 62,654.49 × 36,992.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.39x = 2,317,732,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,732,565.65/41,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,217.78

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